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I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
Berenson Fellowship
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A residential research fellowship for scholars exploring “Italy in the World.” Proposed projects should address transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures during the Renaissance. Fellows pursue their research at I Tatti in Florence and are expected to participate in some of the center’s activities and wider scholarly community.
Do I qualify 13 requirements
Do I qualify
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- nationality scholars from all nations
- degree PhD in hand at the time of application
- Not open to: degree working on a second PhD at the time of application
- language conversant in English
- language familiarity with Italian
- work solely on the project with which they applied, not permitted to work simultaneously on editing other boo…
- carry out most of their research in Florence
- live in the Florence area
+5 more requirements
- at least three days a week at the center
- may not take on any other obligations such as teaching positions, even part-time ones, during any part of the…
- may not be held concurrently with another fellowship or award
- If the candidate receives partial salary or outside grants, this must be indicated on the application or in s…
- only one type of fellowship at I Tatti Fellowship per academic year
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- The proposed research project may represent a segment of a larger project
- career stage early and mid-career scholars
- without regular access to research materials and facilities in Italy
Not open to: working on a second PhD at the time of application
- Who is eligible
- all_nationalities
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- Grant of USD 5,200 per month plus a one-time relocation supplement of up to USD 1,800; when possible a rent-free apartment (utilities charged), otherwise a housing subsidy. Residential fellowship of 4 or 6 months in Florence; up to four awarded each year.
- Host country
- Italy
- Host institution
- I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Check back in August for the link to the 2027/2028 application. Required Open this official step
- In the application system, register two scholars who know your work well as referees using the reference tab, as early as possible. Required
- Submit the application electronically in English or Italian by midnight Cambridge, MA time on November 16, 2026. Required Open this official step
- Inform the two referees about the nature of the project and the recommendation submission deadline. Required
- Arrange for the two referees to submit their recommendations online by November 21, 2026. Required
- Deadline
- 16 November 2026
- Deadline notes
- Two scholars must submit recommendations online by November 21, 2026. The official page also says to check back in August for the 2027/2028 application link.
- Deadline timezone
- Cambridge, MA time
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Fellows must live in the Florence area and spend at least three days a week at the center. The fellowship cannot be deferred; Term Fellowships can be held only once. Fellows may not take on other obligations such as teaching during the fellowship or hold it concurrently with another fellowship or award. Applicants should indicate a preference between fall (September through December) and winter-spring (January through June).
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